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Samantha Harris
She entered her first beauty pageant at the tender age of five, and has been a regular finalist in local competitions ever since. At just 11, she was chosen as Model Most Likely to Succeed in Dolly magazine’s 2002 Model Workshop. Was one of six finalists in the Girlfriend magazine Covergirl 2004 Model Search competition. Her favourite model is Naomi Campbell.
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The Water-Cooled House by Wallflower Architecture + Design
Hidden away from the road, the site is surrounded by a verdant screen of mature trees from adjacent properties. Breezes blowing transversely across the site being another notable aspect of the location. The owner had wanted a contemporary home that prioritized environmental coolness as a consistent attribute and to be able to enjoy the luscious tropical surroundings. The concept developed for the home inverted planning and hierarchical norms common in local residential planning. To fully appreciate the mature and variegated natural environment and stretch the potential for visual depth and distance, the main living room and study were located in a pavilion on the second storey. It was designed with minimal enclosing and supporting structure so as to maximize the elevated vistas. To unconsciously guide visitors to the living pavilion above, a minimal spiral staircase touches down within the entrance foyer. Hints of the tree-lined views are seen through the large circular void connecting the entrance foyer to the pavilion above. A dark reflecting pond surrounds the pavilion which assists in refining the experience of serene isolation and privacy and frames. The occasional bird dipping into the pond, rippling the surface further ties the house to the natural surroundings. The purpose of the second storey pond is also designed to thermally insulate the dining, bedrooms and family spaces underneath from solar heat gain. In the same way, the water body above also helps to regulate temperature swings within the house. via //contemporist.com
the conflict over water and land in sudan has created political unrest for decades.
however, in 2007, scientists from boston university discovered and underground
lake in the region of darfur, sudan. this lake is tenth biggest lake in the world (31, 000 m2)
and would have great potential in resolving the conflict if managed correctly.
addressing this water issue, polish firm H3AR architect and design recently proposed
a building that allows access to underground waters through the application of water pumps.
the form of the building was inspired by a water tower and also by the symbol of the african
savanna - the baobab. the building houses water pumps, a treatment plant but also a hospital,
a school and a food storage center. this building is meant to provoke economical development
but also stimulate cultural exchange and the coexistence of the three different religions
and languages in sudan.
the design proposal was part of the 2010 skyscraper competition hosted by evolo magazine
